Shatece Haynes

Shatece is working towards a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater and a minor in LGBT Studies. She currently attends Northern Illinois University and is incredibly excited to be writing for SRtrends.
Ultimate Guide For Any NIU Freshman Living On Campus

Ultimate Guide For Any NIU Freshman Living On Campus

Greetings prospective or current NIU freshmen! You’re in for a few of the most memorable years of your life and…

1 month ago

How To Not Overpack For College

Congratulations prospective collegiate! You've made it to college and you're on your way to living in your new dorm room.…

3 months ago

What You Should And Shouldn’t Bring To NIU

College is, hands down, one of the most fun and memorable experiences you’ll have in your entire life! Sure it…

3 months ago

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Freshman Year At NIU

Congratulations, collegiate! You’ve made it through those awkward four years of high school, and you’re about to begin the next exciting…

4 months ago

How to Make the Most out of Freshman Orientation

Hello fellow collegiate! First off, congrats on making it here to college! Brace yourself: you’re in for a few of…

5 months ago

20 Reasons Northern Illinois University Is The Greatest School On Earth

I’m currently in my fourth year (out of 5 heaven help me,) at NIU and in my time here, I’ve…

7 months ago

20 Things Every Northern Illinois University Freshman Should Know

Welcome to Northern Illinois University! If you’re reading this, more than likely you’re a new/prospective student to NIU and there…

7 months ago

My Experience with Bullying

For me, it was middle school. For others, it's high school or college. What exactly is the cutoff for bullying?…

10 months ago

My Experience With Changing Majors (Multiple Times)

I’m technically a senior in college. I started my first semester in the fall of 2012 right after graduating high…

11 months ago

My Struggle Returning Home For Winter Break

After a long semester, I wanted nothing more than to come home from school. I had just finished (or pretty…

12 months ago